Magnus, Duke of Holstein

About

Danish prince, Prince-bishop of Ösel, King of Livonia (1540–1583)

Quick Facts

Name: Magnus, Duke of Holstein
Born: 1540-08-26
Died: 1583-03-28
Occupation: landlord
Citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark
Birthplace: Copenhagen Castle

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseMaria Vladimirovna of StaritsaFrom 1573
SpouseMaria Vladimirovna of Staritsa

Family

FatherChristian III of Denmark
MotherDorothea of Saxe-Lauenburg
SiblingDorothea of Denmark, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg
SiblingAnne of Denmark, Electress of Saxony
SiblingFrederick II of Denmark

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

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